Microgynon 30 Contraceptive Pill

Advantages: Protects against pregnancy
Disadvantages: Not suitable for all people

...I have been taking Microgynon 30 for 5 and a half years and have found it really reliable. I have never been on any other contraceptive pills as I have never had any problems with this one so cannot compare but this is a great contraceptive pill to me. I started my period really young and had always suffered from really bad period pains, I would have to have days off school, and the pain was so bad that I'd end up crying. When I was 15 the doctor recommended that I tried the contraceptive pill as it had been known to help period pains, I spoke to my mum and she agreed that this would be worth a try. I took the pill daily, with a month off inbetween to have a period, after two or three months I started to notice a difference and after six months of using the pill I noticed a huge difference, I could get on with every day things...

lilyellowfish 15.11.2007 (09.11.2007) · Read review
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Mercilon-Contraceptive Pill. Works for me.

Advantages: Regualr periods, prevents pregnacy
Disadvantages: More sensitive with missed pill moments.

...I first started taking the contraceptive pill at the age of 14. Don?t worry, I wasn?t an early starter, I simply had terrible period pains and after trying several different medications the doctor decided to put me on ?the pill?. I have pretty much been on the pill for the last 12 years, excluding the time I was pregnant. I have tried several different pills over the years. Originally starting on Loestrin, which was terrible for me and made me moody, like being 14 didn?t make me moody enough, then I was put of Microgynon for a few years, which I was quite happy on, then when I was about 18 I was put on Dianette which I stayed on for about 2 years, for all the bad symptoms I had on it, I had a clear face, my face was like a dot-to-dot for spots before then. The doctor then decided I had probably grown out of the teenage spot stage by...

supermumtochloe 03.11.2009 · Read review
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Marvelon -contraceptive pill

Advantages: Don't get pregnant
Disadvantages: remembering to take the pill every day

...HISTORY OF MARVELON Marvelon was origionally brought out in the 1980's, it contatins 150g of microgram desogestrel and 30 microgram ethinylestradiol. This means it's a combined low-dose oral contraceptive. To me this means nothing, I didn't really think about what my body would be taking in when taking the pill, all I cared about was not getting pregnant straight away. However the doctor assured me this was a safe and good pill to take at my age (at the time, I was 20). HOW DOES MARVELON WORK? Marvelon come's in a slim blue and white box, with three packs of pills in the box. Each pack is enough for one month. There are 21 pills in each pack( One a day), which easily pop out of the foil pouch, for convience there are the days of the week above each pill so you can easily see if you have taken the days pill. After taking...

glitter-fairy 20.06.2006 · Read review
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The pill is for more than just contraception

Advantages: Can reduce PMT and regulate your cycle
Disadvantages: Ummm...Pregnancy, does not protect against STDs

...that less than one percent for whom it doesn't work as a contraceptive. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Further Information * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * You can get further information and advice on this and other forms of contraception from your local family planning clinic. * * * * * * * * * * Final Words * * * * * * * * * * This is a very simple and non-obtrusive form of contraception, you simply pop a pill every morning. However, as with all methods (except abstinence) it is not completely reliable. Also this method will not protect you from STD's and is therefore not suitable for casual relationships. I would recommend Microgynon for two groups of people: Those who suffer from painful, heavy or irregular periods. Those who wish to protect themselves from getting pregnant, but would not be completely devastated if...

sandemp 29.12.2004 · Read review
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Yasmin- My first contraceptive pill

Advantages: Free on prescription, prevents pregnancy, helps with PCOS and endometriosis
Disadvantages: Some side effects, remembering to take it.

...I have dreadful endometriosis and my doc prescribed Yasmin to stop the pain, he told me its a gentle tablet rather than the harsh Microgynon, Cilest and others. I have never been on any contraceptive pill before so am a bit nervous about using Yasmin in case it interferes with my thyroid tablets and also as my brother has DVT so i may be more suseptable to it when using Yasmin. I have been on using it for 4 days and so far I have a few side effects- moodiness, flu-like symptoms such as achy muscles, weakness and fatigue. I am going to stick it out for 3 months (if i can last that long) just to see if it does help my endometriosis. About the Yasmin contraceptive pill- The pill it is used by women for many reasons the main one being contraception against babies because once you take it no eggs are released so they cant be...

lornaross1984 10.12.2007 (15.01.2008) · Read review
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Oh my God the best contraceptive pill ever made!!!!

Advantages: First 2 months BIGGER BOOBS!! Clear skin
Disadvantages: Nauseous first 2-3 months

...All i have to say is that i have been plagued by mood swings, spots, and headaches for the past 6 years i started taking Yasmin 3 and a half months ago and my skin has never been clearer!! I feel so much better about myself my confidence has soared by being able to walk into work without acne ridden skin, my relationship with my partner is better because i'm not constantly up and down with my moods and my headaches have gone. I tried every spot treatment going i must have spent hundreds in the last few years and nothing worked. I'm never taking anything else. i so happy i've found something that agrees with me, after being prescribed Microgynon, Cilest and the contraceptive injection. I took Microgynon for 2 years when i was to naive to connect the terrible moodiness to the pill, I'm sure it helped me burn a few bridges! But anyway...

claire02009 19.07.2009 · Read review
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Micronor Contraceptive Mini Pill

Advantages: Prevents pregnancy
Disadvantages: Extremely unpleasant physical & mental side effects :(

...At the age of 20, I was admitted to hospital with stroke like symptoms caused by the combined pill. I did not know this at the time, but I should never have been given the combined pill as I very occasionally suffer from severe migraines. I am healthy, keep very fit & I don't smoke or drink. I was advised that it was safe to take the POP but after my experience, I did not pluck up the courage to try it until I was 23. For the last year, I have tried many different brands of the POP. I have changed them every time because they made me bleed almost every day, which is a contraceptive in itself (but not something anyone would want to live with)! I then became anaemic due to the constant loss of blood. Micronnor is the last brand I have available to me to try and I have been taking it for 3 months. I have stuck it out because it's my...

LauraGoba 19.08.2008 · Read review
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The best CONTRACEPTION!!

Advantages: Lightens your periods
Disadvantages: Some side effects

...I am writing my review based on the contraceptive pill "Microgynon 30" also knows basically as the pill. For me the pill is a brilliant pill to be on, I don't take the pill for contraception reasons, I have used it the pill since I was 15 as I had really bad periods from a young age and this was the only way to make them a bit lighter and easier to bare. Come on ladies you know what it is like when that time of the month comes, your mood swings and yes guys you know them mood swings as well one minute we are ok and the next we are biting your heads off!! How does the Pill actually work?? Simple?there are 2 main active ingredients in the pill which are ethinylestradiol and levonorgestrel; these are synthetic versions of the naturally occurring female sex hormones, oestrogen and progesterone. Instead of wondering when your...

melliebird 04.06.2008 · Read review
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This pill almost stole my life. Please be careful, be aware.

Advantages: It does work in preventing pregnancy
Disadvantages: For me it is the closest to hell that I ever want to experience. Just awful.

.... Anything that does anything to your hormones I avoid. So we are using the good old fashioned method (Durex). Not ideal, but it is worth it just to have our relationship strong again. It hurts me so much to think how low I was when taking Microgynon. I am glad to have it out of my system and will never go near another contraceptive pill for as long as I live. I owe more thanks to my partner than a lifetime could ever allow time for. However everyday I think about it and appreciate how lucky I am. My advice would be not to avoid it, because it doesn't do this to all women, but do take note of your personality and keep a check on how you are whilst taking this or similar contraceptive pills. It almost ruined my life and I would hate for it to do the same for anyone else. Thank you Tim. I love you so much and appreciate everything you...

Cookie-Crumbled 11.11.2009 · Read review
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The Traditional Contraceptive Pill

Advantages: easy to use
Disadvantages: depends on the person

...The Pill: As a contraceptive pill, Ovranette has been around for quite a while and is probably a little out of date against its competitors now. It was first recommened to me when I began university at 18 as one of the best ways to help prevent pregnancy. Advantages: When I first started taking it, it was great, I had regular periods and the ones I did have were a lot lighter and only lasted 4/5 days when before they used to last about 7/8 (I was one of the unfortunate ones!). This of course saved me money on certain ladies toiletries and made my life a lot more easier in general. Of course the other advantage would be that I didn't get pregnant at any point! Disadvantages: Unfortunately for me, there were many! I had been on Ovranette for about 6 months when I noticed just how much weight I had started to put on. Now I...

polgara1979 18.04.2003 · Read review
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